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Volunteers of Distinction Awards
Every year, Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada awards its Volunteer of Distinction to volunteers who have given the exceptional gifts of time, passion and expertise to help with our mission to reach every Canadian affected by a brain tumour through support, education, information and research. For the last couple of years, we are proud to have presented four awards and to have recognized these amazing individuals at our Brain Tumour Information Day Conferences.
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada has a rich history of volunteerism. From its inception, the organization has relied on the contribution of volunteers across the country to drive the advancement of its mission and the success of its programs and services. If you are interested in helping to make a difference, please contact Jen McIntosh, Education & Volunteer Services Officer at jmcintosh@braintumour.ca or by telephone at 1-800-265-5106, ext. 231.
2009 Recipients
 Robin Bateman
Robin has worn many hats over the last four years as a volunteer in our London office. He has assisted with various database responsibilities, reconciliation of financial data, numerous departmental mailings, and archiving of historical materials. Robin also brings new and fresh ideas to the team. With his ever-present enthusiasm, positivity and never-ending supply of licorice and chips, Robin has become a truly essential part of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada’s team. Robin has been an enduring source of creativity, always dedicated to the tasks that keep the organization running smoothly.
 Claudine LePage
In 2002, Claudine was the first to stand-up and offer her service when the need for a person to lead and inspire a support group in the Moncton area was brought to our attention. Since that time, she has dedicated herself to helping hundreds from her community through the support group. Claudine has remained a consistent source of emotional support to all and has provided an empathetic ear to listen and console, and a shoulder upon which to lean when needed.
As an innovator and an unending source of energy, Claudine has also assisted in the running of Halifax’s Information Day, and has helped with the planning of our educational in-services. It is truly because of Claudine’s long-term and consistent commitment to brain tumour patients that Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada has been able to build such as large presence in the Moncton community.
 Melissa Martin
Melissa has been coordinating the Windsor Spring Sprint for the last five years, over which time the event has grown tremendously. Along with her husband Scott, Melissa works tirelessly to organize and promote the event. With her focus being on directing as much of the funds raised towards patient programs and services, Melissa’s enthusiasm and passion is infectious and seemingly endless. She has shared her own brain tumour story with the media and on the patient panel at Information Day, and is the first to encourage others to attend their local support group and get involved. It is for these reasons that we value Melissa as one of our exceptional volunteers making an important difference in the Windsor community.
Crystal Tellett
Crystal Tellett began her role as the Calgary support group facilitator four years ago. Stepping forward and offering her services to develop the group there, her guidance and leadership has built a strong group that continues to thrive. As a neuroscience nurse, she understands the needs of brain tumour patients and is one of our biggest ambassadors. She reaches out to patients and recommends our programs and services and has been a speaker at Information Day in the past. She has also become involved with organizing the Calgary Spring Sprint event. Crystal’s dedication and passion to the mission and vision of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is evident in the amount of support she provides to all patients in the Calgary area.
2008 Recipients
 Theresa Acchione
An accountant for Deloitte in Calgary, AB, Theresa is a support group convener and has organized Calgary’s Spring Sprint fundraising event that raised a total of $470,000 over the past two years. Theresa was also instrumental in securing Deloitte as a national sponsor for Spring Sprint in 2008.
 Dave D’Entremont
Dave is a Senior Programmer and Analyst as well as a brain tumour survivor from Fredericton, NB. He is being recognized for his work in raising brain tumour awareness and for organizing Fredericton’s Spring Sprint fundraising event that has raised $107,000 over the last four years.
 Margaret Dodgson
A brain tumour survivor from London, ON, Margaret is a convenor for the brain tumour support group and comforts patients and families who have been affected by the disease. Margaret also assists with the London Information Day conference by organizing reiki treatments for participants.
 Marianna Hope
Marianna is a brain tumour survivor from New Glasgow, NS, and provides patient support as the founder and facilitator for the support group there. Marianna embraces the opportunity to share her experiences and reach out to others during their journey with a brain tumour or cancer.
Ontario Volunteer Service Award Recipients
Ontario Volunteer Service Awards are given annually by the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration to recognize volunteers for their "undeniable contributions" and thank them for their "continuous years of commitment". The following Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada volunteers will be presented with their awards in their home communities this spring.
Congratulations to the five individuals who were recognized for 2010:
Dorothy Marshall - Office administration (five-year award)
Heather Deurelle - Support group convenor (five-year award)
Margaret Dodgson - Support group convenor (five-year award)
Robin Bateman - Office administration (five-year award)
Sarah Laberge -BrainWAVE (Minimum two-year award)
Congratulations to the six individuals who were recognized in 2009:
Chantalle Butler
Colette Chiasson
Connie Baker
Dianne Fischer
Melissa Martin
Stephanie Dorion
We are proud to present Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada's recipients for 2008:
Marj Brezina - Kitchener/Waterloo Support Group Facilitator (15 year award)
Margaret Morgan - Mississauga Support Group Facilitator (15 year award)
Heather Tutching - Mississauga Support Group Facilitator (15 year award)
Phyllis Retty - Board Member, Chair of Research Committee (10 year award)
Lawrie Bloom - Brampton Spring Sprint Coordinator (5 year award)
Charron Bloom - Brampton Spring Sprint (5 year award)
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